Torture Township
Escape from Torture Township: A Journey of Redemption
Lyrics
When I am away I can forget
Being away helps in forgetting
Scared I might get bad again
Fear of relapsing into a negative state
Head held high I say that I have grown
Claiming personal growth but struggling to confront past issues
But still can't face the things I've known
Difficulty facing familiar challenges
Everything's the same
Sense of stagnation, wanting change
I wanna set this place up in flames
Expressing a desire to destroy the current situation
So I drive
Driving to escape
Around this town
Traveling around the town
The windows all down
Windows down, seeking connection with surroundings
My music real loud
Listening to loud music as an emotional outlet
Hoping they can hear how sad
Wishing others could sense inner sadness
All of this is
Recognition of personal struggle
I can't resist
Unable to resist the pull of a familiar but painful place
A chance to miss Torture Township
Referring to the town as "Torture Township"
Grateful for my mom and dad these days
Appreciation for parental support
At least that's one thing that has changed
Noting positive changes in personal life
Need to forget who I was before
Desire to distance from past identity
I think I might go and explore
Contemplating exploring new experiences
Everything's the same
Feeling of sameness and wanting change
I wanna set this place up in flames
Expressing a strong wish to destroy the current situation
So I walk
Choosing to walk, seeking something new
Down busy streets
Walking down busy streets
Thank you Philly
Thanking the city for lessons learned
For teaching me there's a world away from here
Acknowledging a different world beyond the current town
I surrender
Choosing to surrender to change
And will never
Committing to avoid returning to the town
Again enter Torture Township
Deciding not to be part of "Torture Township" again
People here still on my mind
People from the town still in thoughts but feeling disconnected
They're no longer of my kind
Feeling estranged from the town's residents
Don't know if they'd recognize
Uncertain if old acquaintances would recognize personal growth
Who was in front of their eyes
Questioning if others would notice personal changes
They say it's not good to be
Not ideal to live in nostalgia
Living in a memory
Advising against dwelling on memories in this place
At least not here, at least not these
Implies a certain downfall if remaining here
Final downfall guaranteed
Staying will lead to a definite negative outcome
If I sleep in this same bed
Staying longer in the same situation leads to despair
One more fucking night I'm dead
Another night here might be detrimental
Leave the pavement stained with red
Symbolically leaving a mark and wanting to escape
Get this town out of my head
Desire to remove mental presence of the town
(I'll miss you)
Internal thoughts or words possibly directed towards the town or loved ones
(It's been fun)
Expressing fondness but indicating departure
You can't leave this place he said
Someone advising against leaving
(You can't go)
Another's disbelief in leaving
(You won't go) (I love you)
Someone expressing love and doubt over departure
I'll show him, I'll go ahead
Determination to move forward despite opposition
(I'm sorry)
An apology expressed
(Believe me, I love you too)
Reciprocating love despite leaving
This time I just can't forget
Struggling to forget the town
Torture Township ain't my friend
Declaring an aversion to "Torture Township"
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